Andrew Lee
Austal USA
Gulfport,MS
8
years of professional experience
Dedicated structural welder with proven expertise in welding safety procedures and quality control. Successfully reduced rework costs through meticulous inspections and collaboration, ensuring high standards in structural fabrication.
Work History
A Class Structural Welder
1 Year 11 Months- Fabricated and welded structural components for maritime vessels using MIG and welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise alignment and fit-up of materials.
- Conducted quality inspections to maintain adherence to industry standards and specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflows and improve overall production efficiency.
- Maintained tools and equipment in optimal condition, ensuring safe work environment at all times.
- Assisted in training new welders on safety protocols and operational procedures for welding tasks.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas to enhance fabrication processes.
- Documented daily progress reports, tracking completed tasks to support project timelines effectively.
- Reduced rework costs by conducting thorough inspections of welded structures to identify defects and areas requiring repairs.
Lead Welder
2 Years 10 Months- Supervised daily welding operations to ensure compliance with safety standards and quality specifications.
- Trained and mentored junior welders, enhancing team skill levels and productivity.
- Developed welding techniques that improved efficiency and reduced material waste.
- Conducted inspections on completed welds to ensure structural integrity and adherence to project requirements.
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate metal components per project specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise fabrication processes.
- Trained junior welders on best practices and safety protocols in fabrication processes.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate fabrication according to design specifications.
- Documented welding on specified work order.
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely delivery of high-quality products that met or exceeded expectations.
- Mentored junior welders on best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team environment.
- Tested strength and quality of welds using tension, bend and penetration tests.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
A Class Structural Welder
3 Years- Fabricated and welded structural components for maritime vessels using MIG and welding techniques.
- Completed complex projects on time and within budget through effective planning and prioritization of tasks.
- Maintained excellent attendance and punctuality, demonstrating commitment to team success.
- Enhanced structural integrity by expertly welding various metals, including steel .
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise alignment and fit-up of materials.
- Maintained tools and equipment in optimal condition, ensuring safe work environment at all times.
- Assisted in training new welders on safety protocols and operational procedures for welding tasks.
- Accessible A Class Welder Certification earned through diligent study and consistent practice.
- Reduced rework costs by conducting thorough inspections of welded structures to identify defects and areas requiring repairs.
- Increased productivity by training junior welders in advanced techniques and best practices for structural welding applications.
- Maintained a clean work environment by properly disposing of hazardous materials and adhering to safety protocols.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning, and welding techniques.
- Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
Education
GED
Skills
Teamwork and communication
Welding safety procedures
Flux core arc welding
Cutting torch operation
Vertical welding
Structural fabrication
Horizontal welding
Rigging and lifting
Shielded metal arc welding
Welding symbols
Welding equipment maintenance
Flat position welding
Advanced welding techniques
Overhead welding
Welding inspection
Shaping and cutting
Fabrication
Tool repair and maintenance
Personal protective equipment
Cutting techniques
Visual inspection
Finishing work
Worker training
Structural repair
Flux core welding
Fire prevention
Magnetic particle testing
Blueprint reading
Quality assurance
Quality controls
Beam welding
Error correction
[Type] industry background
Welding safety
Radiographic testing
Grinding work
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Torch cutting
Problem-solving abilities
Power tool operation
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Excellent communication
Safety protocols and procedures
Quality control
Professionalism
Steel fabrication
Health and safety
Site cleanup
Timeline
A Class Structural Welder
Austal USA
02.2024 - 01.2026Read More
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